Quote from: arnef on September 30, 2026, 01:42:52 PM
Sick bike, May I ask how tall you are and what seatheight you're running? I'm kinda torn between XL and XXL since the bike seems to have pretty short reach across the board

1m89, with the seatpost at 78.5 cm. The bike has a short reach; I prefer a smaller frame and offset this with a longer stem.

Quote from: Hillboy on September 27, 2026, 12:48:55 PM
Nice, is the raw with UD glossy finish?

It's the raw carbon with UD glossy finish. In real life it's seems to be brown, not a pure black.

Quote from: hsaus on September 27, 2026, 06:30:33 PM
Nice build!

Are the pedals in the photos the single-sided Exustar E-PR50 SPD pedals? I've been eyeing them for some time. What's your experience with them?

It's the E-PR50 yes. They do rust quickly and lack a proper release sensation. I have become stuck several times with them, while Shimano dual-sided pedals provide a clear unclip feel. I would not recommend the Exustar models; the Wolf Tooth DEL might be a better option, though they cost 250€.

Hey everyone,

Wanted to share my build and give some feedback since I found so much useful info on this forum when researching this frame. A huge thanks to everyone who shares their builds and experiences here, it really helped me make my decisions.

Listing:

Frame: LongTeng LTK266 D SL (size XL)
Groupset: Sram Force D2 46/33 10/33 (climbing gears, obviously)
Crankset: Quarq PM (172.5mm)
Wheels: Zipp 303s
Tires: GP 5000 S TR 32 (set up with TPU)
Handlebar: Tavelo Avro Gen 1 (40x120)
Saddle: Ryet carbon
Pedals: Look Keo 2 Max (not in the photo)
Headset: FSA 55R (goes without saying at this point, but might as well mention it)
Bolts: Titanium & aluminum, Carbon-Ti
Rotors: Sram 160mm (I had enough with my rim brakes road bikes, I'm just here to stop at the bottom of the descents)

Final weight: 7.6kg with bottle cage, computer mount, and pedals.

Ordering / shipping:
Communication with the company was easy, quick and clear replies. Shipping took about 1 month. No import taxes on arrival in France.

Assembly:
Zero assembly issues. One thing to watch out for: the stock seatclamp screw is too long, swap it for a shorter one before you assemble the bike. Also need to swap the seat rail clamp bolt for a titanium one, the stock one is already rusting.

Bike feel:
Confident, but like others have said, it's honestly kind of boring (in a good way). It's good at everything, snappy enough when you are out of the saddle, just a genuinely nice bike to ride. Nothing to complain about. Feels confident downhill, helpful when you are exhausted, and keep the speed nicely. It's probably not the funniest bike to ride, but it's extremely reliable and that's what I'm looking for and light race / endurance frameset. Already 1029km on the bike since I finished the build the 7 august.

Can't wait to try the GP5000 S TR in 35mm!

Thanks again to everyone here, this forum's been a huge help!

Hello everyone, first post on Chinertown!

I've built the LTK266 D SL and I'm currently doing my first few kilometers on it. I'll post more detailed information once I've had the chance to ride it a bit more, so I can give more accurate feedback and impressions.

One important thing I noticed: the seatpost clamp bolt absolutely needs to be replaced with a 28–30 mm one. The original bolt sticks out too far and, when tightened to 8 Nm, it presses hard against the internal carbon. In my case, this left a pretty noticeable mark and even caused a small chip in the carbon.

By the way, does anyone happen to know the exact Carbon-Ti thru-axle model that fits this frame? The original thru-axles are really heavy, and I'd like to replace them with something lighter.